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BUYERS

• Notify your escrow officer the name(s) and contact information of your lender
• Purchase Homeowner Insurance and provide policy to escrow officer
• Make sure all conditions and contingencies have been met prior to closing
• If you plan to go out of state, be sure to let your escrow officer know such that adequate time for delivery

of documents can be allowed
• If you plan to go out of the country and in need of a Power of Attorney, please notify your escrow officer

immediately
• Decide how you would like to hold title to your new home.You may wish to consult with an attorney,

accountant, or other qualified professionals before making this decision

SELLERS

• If any divorces, deaths or trusts appear on title, you will need to provide copies of divorce decrees, death
certificates or trust agreements (not necessarily through public record)

• If the property is a condo or PUD, please furnish Escrow with the name and address of the Homeowner’s
Association

• Make sure all conditions and contingencies have been met prior to closing
• If you plan to go out of state, be sure to let your escrow officer know such that adequate time for delivery

of documents can be allowed
• If you plan to go out of the country and in need of a Power of Attorney, please notify your escrow officer

immediately

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR SIGNING APPOINTMENT?

• Expect to sign at the escrow company one or two business days before closing date
• If funds are required to close, be prepared to bring a cashier’s check 24 hours before recording

or wire transfer the same day as closing
• Have a valid photo ID available at signing, acceptable ID includes: Driver’s License, State ID,

Passport, or Green Card
• If you plan to go out of state, be sure to let your escrow officer know such that adequate time

for delivery of documents can be allowed
• If you plan to go out of the country and in need of a Power of Attorney, please notify your

escrow officer immediately

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